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title: Employer Resources for FFCRA Leave Tax Credits Issued
description: The IRS has issued new resources for employers who provide paid family and sick leave under the American Rescue Plan and the FFCRA.
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# [Employer Resources for FFCRA Leave Tax Credits Issued](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/employer-resources-for-ffcra-leave-tax-credits-issued)

 Written by [Erin Woulfe](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/author/erin-woulfe) | May 5, 2021 11:30:00 AM

*1 minute read*

The IRS has issued new resources for employers who provide paid family and sick leave under the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). A [fact sheet](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/employer-tax-credits-for-employee-paid-leave-due-to-covid-19) and [“snapshot” document](https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Paid-Leave-Credit-Snapshot.pdf) were published in conjunction with the President’s remarks about calling on employers to help their employees get vaccinated.

Under the ARPA, eligible employers can take a tax credit against their share of Medicare tax to fund the cost of paid employee leave taken for COVID-19 related reasons, including to receive and recover from vaccinations. The tax credit limit is $511 per day and $5,110 total for paid sick leave, and $200 per day and $12,000 total for paid family leave. The credits are available from April 1-September 30, 2021.

Employers can report their paid sick and family leave wages for each quarter on their federal employment tax return.

[Download the bulletin](https://blog.nisbenefits.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20supporting%20documents/bulletin-irs-er-resources-ffcra-leave.pdf) for more details.

 

*This blog is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state, and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice. For up to the minute information and guidance on COVID-19, please follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local health organizations.*

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